Robert "Bob" A Pooler

ROCHESTER, MN: Robert A. Pooler Bob, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. Bob was born May 10, 1925 in LaCrosse, WI to Paul and Selma (Brekke) Pooler. He graduated from Preston High School and then went on to attend Luther College. Bob was a veteran of the US Navy Air Corps and proudly served his country during WWII. On October 21, 1950, Bob married Muriel Bastian. He was a member of Homestead United Methodist Church, the American Legion, VFW and was a lifetime member of the Elks. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf but above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family making memories. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Muriel; son, Craig (Jackie) Pooler of Little Falls, MN; daughter, Vicki Petrich of Riverside, CA; 4 grandchildren, Eric Schwestka, Kristin (Joe) Mellgren, Matthew (Cass Kleinjan) Pooler and Ryan (Alyssa) Petrich; 2 great-grandchildren, Brittany and Hailey Mellgren and stepsister, Joyce Robertson. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Pooler; mother, Selma Pooler Hahn; stepfather, Reuben Hahn and two stepbrothers, Dan and Kenneth Hahn. A memorial service will be held 1:30pm Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00pm Monday, July 22, 2013 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Rev. Robert Kandels and Rev. Chris Brekke will be officiating with inurnment at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mayo Hospice, The American Cancer Society or to Homestead United Methodist Church. To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com